60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Side Scroller, Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Shooter.
Destroy your enemies and use the scraps that come out to destroy them even more! Side-scrolling space fantasy shooting game, that is "Kanamono".
Spacewing War
Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!
Mission Ammunition
The most secure prison facility in the country is under attack ... The city mayor called personally and asked you to take care of this problem.
Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!
Why similar: Side Scroller 34.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%, Shooter 13.4%, Action 7.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%
The most secure prison facility in the country is under attack ... The city mayor called personally and asked you to take care of this problem.
Why similar: Side Scroller 28.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Action 15.3%, Shooter 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%
Reign of Bullets is a shoot ‘em up with epic loot and lots of guns. Upgrade your ship and customize your weapons to build the ultimate fighter plane.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.7%, Side Scroller 31.8%, Action 12.7%, Indie 7.9%
Get ready for adventures, gather allies, and uncover the secrets of Forest Fury! Your forest is waiting for you to cleanse it of dark forces and restore its former beauty.
Why similar: Side Scroller 38%, Shoot 'Em Up 33.9%, Shooter 13.6%, 2D 5%, Action 4.6%
Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.4%, Side Scroller 26.4%, Shooter 15.1%, Action 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%
The alien invaders have launched their final offensive on an already crippled Terra. Only one brave pilot can turn the tide of war. Cyber Seraph is a boss focused vertical shoot 'em up with unlockable abilities.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.5%, Side Scroller 12.9%, Action 10.7%, 2D 9.8%, Indie 6.6%
Monsters and Zombies from all the world are trying to steal the gift packages, they want it all and they want it now. But Santa has guns, big guns!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33%, Side Scroller 29.1%, Shooter 16.6%, Action 12.8%, 2D 5.1%
Zeit² brings a new twist to the traditional side-scrolling, 2D, shoot-’em-up game sporting a unique time travel feature never seen before in this genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.7%, Side Scroller 26%, Action 13.9%, Indie 8.4%
This is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you take control of the "Drainus", the Kharlal Empire's most cutting-edge fighter with the ability to absorb energy bullets, and take down the enemy ships zipping through space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.1%, Shooter 16.6%, Action 11.6%, Side Scroller 8.5%, Indie 5.7%
C-RUSH is an old school Shooter, with HD graphics.A new threat is coming from the space; the plasma insects. Exterminate the vermin!!Beat your own score and compare it with the other players !Key Features:- One ship with different positions to use- Different Gameplay according to the positions and shoots- A Schmup where you need...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.4%, Side Scroller 15.8%, Shooter 11.6%, Action 10.8%, Indie 7.4%
Super simple 2D shooter game! Use the two types of shots to push forward.Kick out the swarming zakos and take on the powerful bosses.7 crazy worlds are waiting for your cat!?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.6%, Side Scroller 29.6%, Shooter 15.7%, Action 8%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%
You are a explorer of new planets. As it turned out, other planets are inhabited by shadows that are very hostile. Your task is to survive several waves to win.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.7%, Side Scroller 29.8%, Shooter 17%, Action 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%
A shooting game where a beautiful girl defeats enemies using magic.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Side Scroller 25.7%, Shooter 14.9%, Indie 14.5%, Action 8.7%
R-Type has returned! The legendary side-scroller is back and better than ever with beautifully rendered 3D graphics, exhilarating shoot-'em-up gameplay, and a multitude of stages, ships, and weapons that will allow you to conduct a symphony of destruction upon your foes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.6%, Side Scroller 34.1%, Shooter 15.4%, Action 8.9%, Singleplayer 0.9%
Twinkle Hunter is a 2D action game focused on boss battles. Become a hunter whose teddy bear was stolen by the great villain 'Twinkle Thieves', and experience journey to retrieve the teddy bear. Can you hunt the thieves who attack you in various ways and rescue the teddy bear 'Mari'?
Why similar: Side Scroller 34.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 32.1%, Shooter 13.9%, Action 7.2%, 2D 5.1%
Stylish and Deadly shooterHollow: Cook Off is the mix of sidescroll shooter and stylish action.You are the quiet but skillful agent, Hollow. And you're going to infiltrate a mysterious factory.Shot, Cut, Float and make your combination.Fight quickly and glamorously but coolly.
Why similar: Side Scroller 37.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.2%, Shooter 12.3%, Action 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 4.5%
Side-scrolling bullet hell shooter: ‘The Adventure of the Little Girl in the Red Hood and Little Bird Companion in a World of Swords and Magic!’ If you can read the enemy attacks and dodge the ones you should avoid, it might be surprisingly straightforward (All dodging them is perfectly fine too).
Why similar: Side Scroller 43%, Shoot 'Em Up 38.3%, Action 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 7%
Terra Bomber is presented as a two dimensional sideways scroller based upon the classic arcade shooters of the 1980s.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.5%, Side Scroller 31.6%, Shooter 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 4.6%, 2D 4%
Blast away wasp scum in Wasp Wars: New Wasp Order! Shoot your way through 12 scenic stages of trees, metal, and more, to eliminate the Wasp Army once and for all!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.6%, Side Scroller 28%, Shooter 17.1%, Action 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%
Origami Flight is a sidescrolling 2D shoot' em up where you control a paper airplane with a simple but challenging mission: to save the Origami World. Now you must beat 6 different stages with tons of enemies in order to save the Tsuru from the evil Origami Fox.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.2%, Side Scroller 32.8%, Shooter 9.8%, 2D 5.8%, Action 5.5%
Stellar Raid is a side-scrolling run and gun game inspired by the greatest classic games of the genre! With a variety of weapon upgrades at your disposal (including a support drone) you’ll charge through hordes of enemy mercenaries to take down one of the Universe’s most notorious space terrorists!
Why similar: Side Scroller 41.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 37%, Shooter 8.2%, 2D 5.9%, Action 4.6%
Ballpoint Universe Infinite is a shoot-em-up adventure game featuring artwork entirely drawn in ballpoint pen. Explore immaculate worlds, discover the secrets of the doodles, and customize your Ink-Ship for battle! Press"Ballpoint Universe Infinite is too exuberant to ignore.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.9%, Side Scroller 23.5%, Action 10.8%, Shooter 8.7%, Indie 7.7%
You are the Rendering Ranger, a special forces soldier defending Earth from a devastating alien invasion through nine levels of action platforming as well as blisteringly fast horizontal shooter stages. Originally developed for Super Famicom by Manfred Trenz, creator of the Turrican series.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.7%, Side Scroller 31.4%, Shooter 14%, Action 7.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
Half shoot-'em-up, half RPG! Blast through an intergalactic genre mashup!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%, Side Scroller 28.6%, Shooter 16.2%, Action 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%
DECONSTRUCTION is a fast-paced, hardcore, shooting game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.1%, Shooter 20.1%, Action 17.9%, Indie 10.9%, 2D 7.9%
AngelStrike is an exciting 2D side-scrolling shoot'em'up with handmade pixel-art and a variety of action-packed missions. Play solo or local co-op with friends to rescue refugees, stealthily deliver supplies, escort your allies, and take down hordes of machines in 40 levels across 5 different areas!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.4%, Side Scroller 19.4%, Shooter 16.8%, Action 12.2%, 2D 8.1%
This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.7%, Side Scroller 23.3%, Shooter 16.6%, Action 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%
Inspired by classic Commodore 64 and arcade games, Promethium is a hard-as-nails retro inspired side-scrolling shoot-em-up that takes place over numerous levels that get harder and harder. If you’re after a nice calm casual game this isn’t it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.4%, Side Scroller 26.7%, Shooter 14%, Action 11.6%, Indie 9.6%
A short, mini-shooter inspired by all-nighters and meant to be played in quick runs. Rapid gear progression and powerful consumable items are matched by swarms of ever-increasing enemies. No extra lives--falling asleep is game over.
Why similar: Side Scroller 30.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Action 17.8%, Shooter 14.8%, Indie 10.8%
Blast your way through a myriad of extra-terrestrial incursions in this arcade-style scrolling shooter! Pilot the ship Habroxia through 15 levels featuring intense boss fights, rescue missions, shifting perspectives, and untold surprises.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.3%, Side Scroller 27.4%, Shooter 15.8%, Action 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%
Victory Saber 2D is a horizontal scrolling shooter arcade video game with Locking-on shooting mechanic.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.1%, Side Scroller 22.9%, Shooter 18%, Action 11.6%, Indie 2.5%
Celestia is a solo-developed indie game. An angelic bullet-hell shoot-'em-up where you defeat enemies throughout the skies, and relax on a floating island with your companions.
Why similar: Side Scroller 38.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 32.8%, Shooter 14.1%, Action 7.1%, Indie 3.2%
Echoes is back with a bang and in 3D! More intense and eye bleeding than before, with the action coming at you from the sides, above and below.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.3%, Shooter 23.5%, Action 14%, Indie 8.2%
This game, "FORTRESS DEFENDER", is a side-scrolling power-up shooting game with an 80's flavor. Defeat the enemies that appear one after another, dodge their attacks, and aim for the boss that lurks in the depths of the stage. There are a total of eight stages with various tricks and bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39%, Side Scroller 29.6%, Shooter 12.4%, 2D 6.2%, Action 5.6%
Pilot the all-powerful cell destroying Desolazor gunship and eradicate the mutagenic genotoxic pathogen before it consumes the entire galaxy. Soar through waves of threatening enemies and bosses beyond 6 stages packed with action, explosions, and lasers!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52.7%, Shooter 21.2%, Action 13.6%, 2D 7.6%, Indie 3.4%
Icarus, a classic side-scrolling space shoot-em-up tribute! - Thumping soundtrack, Bosses, Multiples, Power-ups, Secrets, BIG levels... ...Give the (free) work in progress / teaser demo a try!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39%, Side Scroller 33.8%, Shooter 9.3%, Action 8.3%, 2D 5.9%
2D side-scrolling shoot 'em up
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.3%, Side Scroller 29.9%, Shooter 17.1%, Action 12.5%, 2D 5.4%
In this classic side-scrolling shoot-em-up, originally published in 1989 for the Atari Lynx handheld console, take on the role of a starship pilot trapped in a web of 51 interconnected hostile universes by the evil spider Zendocon.
Why similar: Side Scroller 33.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 33.9%, Shooter 14.1%, Action 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%
Elyna X is shoot'em up (Shmup) for 2 players in cooperative mode.The year is 3864, mysterious ships appear and iniciate a terrible attack against planet Earth, It is up to Enyla, a courageous space pilot, to lead the space fleets in defense of her beloved planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.8%, Side Scroller 29.9%, Shooter 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Action 8%
Shoot lasers in space because a fish told you to. Ernesto's Asteroid Arcade is a twin-stick side-scrolling space shoot-em-up which tells the story of a man side-scrolling in space and shooting-em-up with twin-sticks. This game has at least 2 characters in it.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.5%, Side Scroller 25.7%, Shooter 16.5%, Action 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%
R-Type and R-Type II, the legendary coin-op space shooters, are now together on Steam!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 49.9%, Side Scroller 29.8%, Action 11.1%, Shooter 5.7%, 2D 3.5%
A fast-paced retro shoot-'em-up featuring evolving weapons, intense arcade combat and massive bosses — from one-man studio Psychotic Psoftware.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.1%, Side Scroller 29.7%, Shooter 12.1%, Action 9.3%, Indie 6.4%
A shoot’em up game with bite-size levels.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 49%, Shooter 19.4%, Action 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, 2D 7%
Sisyphus Paradox is a fusion of roguelike tactical elements with classic side-scrolling shoot 'em up gameplay. Explore and fight your way across the galaxy as you try to get back home to Earth in this hand drawn indie game.
Why similar: Side Scroller 37%, Shoot 'Em Up 34.1%, Shooter 13.9%, Action 7.3%, 2D 4.3%
Sine Mora is a horizontal shoot'em up that provides a unique take on challenge, where time is the ultimate factor.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 59.7%, Side Scroller 20.1%, Shooter 7.7%, Action 7.3%, Indie 4.8%
Planetstar Warrior is a horizontal scroll-space shooter with numerous powerups and a gradually increasing level of difficulty. Defeat all enemies on each level to progress.
Why similar: Side Scroller 35.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 32.8%, Shooter 14.3%, Action 7.3%, 2D 3.8%
Collect souls, level your weapons, and unleash devastation in one of the most mechanically complex 2D shooters ever made.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.8%, Side Scroller 23.3%, Shooter 18.2%, Action 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
Bydo Missions in Your Pocket — Beyond Dimensions, the Melody of Two “R”s.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%, Side Scroller 28%, Shooter 16.8%, Action 12%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%
Jets'n'Guns 2 is a side-scrolling space shooter with insane levels of action and destruction. Travel the galaxies and unleash an arsenal of the deadliest weapons and devices to save the universe from its inevitable doom.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 56.3%, Side Scroller 20.5%, Action 13.2%, Indie 7.3%, 2D 2.7%
Building on the legacy of R-Type Dimensions and R-Type Dimensions EX, Dimensions III has been completely re-envisioned with cutting-edge visuals and sounds, expanded gameplay modes, and a range of new features designed to deliver the most definitive modern edition of R-Type’s classic era.
Why similar: Side Scroller 35.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 33.6%, Shooter 14.9%, Action 6.9%, 2D 5.2%
This is the biggest news title of 2021. A cute bullet-hell shooter is now available. The game features cool and futuristic visuals and active gameplay.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.8%, Shooter 23.4%, Action 13.4%, 2D 6.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%
A fast-paced run-and-gun shooter in the spirit of the classics — shoot, jump, and shred monsters to energetic music.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.3%, Side Scroller 28.7%, Shooter 17.8%, Action 8.9%, 2D 6%
Step into The Adventures of Emoji 4 Remastered, where you immerse yourself in this mouse cartoon world playing a shoot em up side-scroller. Follow dynamic rules and use special weapons to defeat enemies for each level. Stay focused on the prize or you might find your game completely cut off.
Why similar: Side Scroller 42.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 38.8%, Action 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 6%, Indie 2.7%
Take to your ship to ensure the survival of humanity against an alien force determined to see you fail. Customize your ship with upgrades to raise your chance of success. Take a friend into battle to immediately become a stronger force and watch each others tail
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.5%, Side Scroller 29.6%, Shooter 16.5%, Action 13.6%, 2D 4.8%
Thunder Tiger is a fast-paced side-scrolling shoot ’em up, blending 1980s arcade style with futuristic flair. Blast enemies, grab power-ups, and chase high scores in intense 2D stages. Classic retro vibe meets modern gameplay!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.9%, Side Scroller 33.7%, Shooter 11.3%, Action 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%
This is a horizontal shooter game. The story takes place in a city infected by "coal", where most people have become coal zombies. When the government learned of the great changes in the city, it sent two elite soldiers to investigate the situation.
Why similar: Side Scroller 29.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Shooter 17.5%, Action 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%
A bite-sized, 8-bit style run-and-gun inspired by Saturday morning cartoons of the 80s!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Side Scroller 27.2%, Shooter 14.3%, Action 11.6%, 2D 5.8%
Monstir Iradicator is a game about saving the galaxy of Icoa, Traverse 4 different planets and destroy the Monstirs residing there. This game is based off of games like Asteroids following a similar Shoot 'Em Up style gameplay.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.6%, Shooter 19.7%, Action 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 8%, 2D 7.1%
Old school side scrolling shoot'em up. Blast through exciting different locations. Defeating waves of defenders until the final boss battle. Attack of the Mechadonk is a indie game developed for fun and learning for the creator.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.4%, Side Scroller 27.6%, Shooter 16.9%, Action 14.1%, 2D 4.6%
The Rush is a horizontally scrolling shoot 'em up with graphics inspired by classic space shooters of the MSX. Buckle up and see if you have what it takes to master the highly adaptive Chameleon Quartz space fighter and single-handedly obliterate the alien invaders!
Why similar: Side Scroller 33.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 33.2%, Shooter 15%, Action 6.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%
